Episode guide
Holby City: Series 21
53 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2019
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- Episode 1: Everything Old Is New Again Jan 2, 2019 · 1h Jac, Ric and Sacha face off against old rivals while pitching for a million-pound prize fund. But as the competition threatens to divide the group, should they be more worried about their…
- Episode 2: China Crisis Jan 8, 2019 · 1h A surprise blast from the distant past returns to run a Young Adult Unit alongside top consultant Ange Godard. He successfully puts everyone on tenterhooks with his notorious barbs and…
- Episode 3: The Burden of Proof Jan 15, 2019 · 1h Ange finally allows Dominic the chance to work on her new unit, after much persistence, but she isn't sure whether he has the chops to be a great doctor. When Dominic is economical with…
- Episode 4: A Daring Adventure or Nothing at All Jan 22, 2019 · 1h Frieda is happy her life is on an even keel, but her contentment is shattered when her ex-boyfriend Roman unexpectedly reappears. Can a wary Frieda open her heart and dare to imagine a…
- Episode 5: Mad as Hell Jan 29, 2019 · 1h When Holby is overwhelmed by a winter crisis, Ric goes above and beyond to treat his patients. But as the pressure reaches fever pitch, can he continue to accept Holby surviving on nothing…
- Episode 6: Force Majeure Feb 5, 2019 · 1h When a family secret is exposed, the dispute causes a young patient to delay vital surgery, but fearing the consequences of such a decision, a concerned Ange must find a way to make her…
- Episode 7: Good Side Feb 12, 2019 · 1h While Holly's condition weighs heavily on an emotionally invested Ange, Holly's distraught parents must put their differences aside to make a heartbreaking decision, but are they prepared…
- Episode 8: Never Say Never Feb 19, 2019 · 1h Zosia arrives at Holby keen to get back working on Darwin. With her knack for irritating Jac in full swing, will Jac be able to track down Frieda before Zosia gets too comfortable? Ange…
- Episode 9: Guts Feb 26, 2019 · 1h Zosia's big news gets a mixed response, and Jac remains suspicious about her real reasons for returning to Holby. Zosia's situation is further complicated when a handsome American turns up…
- Episode 10: Powerless Mar 5, 2019 · 1h A computer virus shuts down Holby’s power, putting Jac and Connie at loggerheads as they fight against all odds and in makeshift conditions to save the lives of close friends and…
- Episode 11: A Simple Lie (1) Mar 19, 2019 · 1h A desperate Ange pleads with Holly’s family to see reason, but when the ruling comes back, the anger finally boils over with devastating consequences for Fletch. Ric's son Kofi arrives at…
- Episode 12: A Simple Lie (2) Mar 20, 2019 · 1h As the protesters grow angrier Holby tightens security, Fletch realises there may be darker forces at play with Theo’s disappearance. Chloe struggles to decide if staying at Holby is the…
- Episode 13: Running Mar 26, 2019 · 1h Ange follows a hunch and ends up uncovering a shocking and long buried secret – one with the potential to tear her life completely apart. A downbeat Frieda faces tough choices when an old…
- Episode 14: Ask No Questions Apr 2, 2019 · 1h Chloe is surprised and immediately wrongfooted when ex-boyfriend Evan unexpectedly turns up on Darwin Ward. Is it possible he’s simply there to care for his sister Phoebe? As Ange reels…
- Episode 15: The Family Way Apr 9, 2019 · 1h A bewildered Dom struggles to come to terms with a shocking family secret and he immerses himself in work. However being around Ange proves difficult, causing Dom to make a drastic…
- Episode 16: North and South Apr 16, 2019 · 1h A startling incident forces Zosia to reconsider her future at Holby, Cameron has to treat a close relative of Xavier's, and Dom tries to keep Carole at arm's length.
- Episode 17: Pleased to Meet You Apr 23, 2019 · 1h Jac’s top-dog status is challenged when a talented new surgeon starts at Holby and instantly causes a stir. Dom is irritated when Carole starts work on reception, and Ange tries to limit…
- Episode 18: Vinegar and Honey Apr 30, 2019 · 1h Kian’s big personality and alternative methods are beginning to grate on Jac, but is it just a case of professional jealousy? Fletch reminds her that she’s only as good as her team and…
- Episode 19: Ex Marks the Spot May 7, 2019 · 1h Ange plans to tell Chloe her biggest secret, but a surprise locum throws her day into disarray. Ric’s granddaughter, Darla, arrives at Holby, forcing Ric to deal with her pregnancy head…
- Episode 20: The Wrong Horse May 14, 2019 · 1h As Chloe tries to come to terms with the news that Dominic is her half-brother, she’s forced to operate with him and Ange. But as tension boils over and Evan helps her uncover a home…
- Episode 21: Unredeemed May 21, 2019 · 1h Dominic faces his difficult past when he goes head to head with his abusive ex, Isaac. Ange and Carole band together in order to cope with the fact that Isaac has returned, affecting…
- Episode 22: Bloodline May 28, 2019 · 1h Will Lofty and Dom’s marriage survive under the pressure of Isaac’s presence at Holby, and is Sacha’s relationship with Patricia over before it’s even begun?
- Episode 23: In the Right Place Jun 4, 2019 · 1h As Dom and Isaac grow closer, is Dom at risk of falling under his spell? Hanssen finds himself in unfamiliar territory when an estranged relative arrives at Holby, and Chloe gets an…
- Episode 24: Over My Dead Body Jun 11, 2019 · 1h The manipulative Isaac continues to drive a wedge between Dom and Lofty, but when Isaac puts Lofty in harm’s way and the net is closing in, is Isaac’s fate sealed? Good intentions backfire…
- Episode 25: Pigeon Jun 20, 2019 · 1h When Xavier’s mum arrives on AAU talking in riddles, Donna does her best to shelter him from her behaviour - but will he appreciate the intervention? Sacha makes a romantic gesture but…
- Episode 26: Kiss Kiss Jun 25, 2019 · 1h Xavier tries to build bridges with Donna, but she’s having none of it. Cameron can’t quite shift his feelings of unease around Evan, and when he overhears a phone call his suspicions are…
- Episode 27: Flying Solo Jul 9, 2019 · 1h Cameron tries to prove himself to Kian, but they clash over Kian's teaching methods. A frustrated Xavier gets relationship advice from the most unlikely source, and Carole opens up to…
- Episode 28: Reckless Jul 10, 2019 · 1h Chloe’s day is thrown into chaos when Evan is attacked. With his life on the line, Evan asks Chloe a surprising question. Dominic is put under pressure when a surprise visitor arrives at…
- Episode 29: Honeymoon Jul 16, 2019 · 1h As her loved ones continue to worry about her, Chloe learns more about Evan. Cameron wants to get out from under Bernie’s shadow, but he receives some devastating news. Hanssen learns that…
- Episode 30: Don't Leave Me Jul 23, 2019 · 1h On the anniversary of a personal tragedy, Kian decides he must save a life today. Hanssen worries that with his family history he shouldn’t look after Oskar and wonders whether nature or…
- Episode 31: Things My Mother Told Me Jul 30, 2019 · 1h As the Holby team give a warm send off to a much beloved colleague, a surprising revelation sends Cameron into a spin. However, Cameron crosses the line when his drunken behaviour spills…
- Episode 32: When Worlds Collide Aug 6, 2019 · 1h Jac’s work-life balance is called into question when her ex’s new fiancee arrives at Holby with Emma in tow, and she’s forced to make a career changing decision. Will life on Darwin ever…
- Episode 33: Work-Life Balance Aug 13, 2019 · 1h Is Chloe brave enough to tell Evan she wants a divorce? And what will he do if she does? Faced with choosing between work and his personal life, will Hanssen learn from past mistakes? And…
- Episode 34: Where Does It Hurt? Aug 20, 2019 · 1h A distressed stranger turns up looking for Raf di Lucca. Will her secret change Essie’s life forever? Xav questions Ric’s competence, but is Ric’s outrage hiding a graver concern? Nicky…
- Episode 35: Babysitters and Bystanders Aug 27, 2019 · 1h Chloe's day is thrown into chaos when Evan's sister, Phoebe, returns to Holby. Essie is left torn when she is forced to make a difficult decision, and a high profile patient is admitted to…
- Episode 36: The Perfect Storm Sep 3, 2019 · 1h Jac is rocked when Faye Morton returns to Holby bringing Joseph with her. Sacha struggles to do the right thing for a family grieving their mother.
- Episode 37: Gods and Monsters Sep 10, 2019 · 1h A friendly face from the past gives Ric someone to confide in. Fletch goes on a mission that could cost him his relationship with Ange.
- Episode 38: Circle of Life Sep 17, 2019 · 1h Fearing something may be wrong with him, Ric is absent when his granddaughter, Darla, goes into early labour. When Isla requires emergency surgery, Essie’s lie that she’s her adopted…
- Episode 39: Retreat Sep 24, 2019 · 1h Evan refuses to give up on Chloe and proves what a real threat he can be. Cameron abandons his quest to help Ric when he receives heart-breaking news.
- Episode 40: Divine Justice Oct 1, 2019 · 1h Will it be Chloe or Evan’s version of events that will be believed? How can a grieving Cameron make amends for failing Chloe when she needed him most? And what will an MRI scan reveal…
- Episode 41: This Be the Verse Oct 8, 2019 · 1h Both Ric and Darla are faced with life-changing decisions, an aggressive stranger at the hospital threatens to blow Essie’s baby secret wide open, and will Kian be able to mend the heart…
- Episode 42: Hope is a Powerful Drug Oct 15, 2019 · 1h Essie is torn when Frankie returns wanting to take Isla home, Ric is caught between Serena and top neurosurgeon Max McGerry as they clash over his treatment options, and Jac returns from…
- Episode 43: Promise Oct 22, 2019 · 1h Max performs dangerous brain surgery on Ric, who must confront his own mortality. Dom is shocked when Helen returns to Holby and Lofty finds out she’s pregnant.
- Episode 44: Hubble Bubble Oct 29, 2019 · 1h It’s Halloween and Cameron is haunted by his own ghosts. Jac receives a bombshell from Stacey, and will Dominic overstep the mark when it comes to Lofty’s baby?
- Episode 45: Remember, Remember Nov 5, 2019 · 1h In Holby City’s 1,000th episode, Jac is due to perform a milestone surgery, but will personal issues cloud her judgement? It’s Holby City Hospital’s 150th birthday and a familiar face…
- Episode 46: Sandra's Choice Nov 12, 2019 · 1h As Elliot’s concern for Jac grows, will he ever be able to tell her his secret? Lofty is determined to be there for his new family, but will it be smooth sailing from here? Sacha is…
- Episode 47: We Are All the Stars Nov 19, 2019 · 1h A heartbroken Lofty and Helen are rocked by tragic news which tears their world apart. A guilty Xavier evaluates his working relationship with Donna, and are the cards stacked against Jac…
- Episode 48: Blurring the Lines Nov 26, 2019 · 1h Kian is desperate to deliver the surgery that Bea desires, but stressed Jac won’t play ball. How much will Kian sacrifice to give Bea what she wants? Dom and Lofty are too busy putting…
- Episode 49: Bell Jar Dec 3, 2019 · 1h Elliot needs life-saving surgery. Jac is the only one qualified to do it, but will her struggles with anxiety result in her killing her mentor? Cameron sees an opportunity to make amends…
- Episode 50: Kintsugi Dec 10, 2019 · 1h Jac has to face some home truths in the Psychiatric Unit when she's visited by the three wise men. Chloe gets some life-changing news that she has to share with Evan's sister, Phoebe. Xav…
- Episode 51: Lemons Dec 17, 2019 · 1h On the day he and Dom are due to renew their wedding vows, Lofty finally makes a decision about what he really wants in life. A newly pregnant Chloe wrestles with her conscience, and Sacha…
- Episode 52: Be True, Be Brave, Be Kind Dec 19, 2019 · 1h When Bea requires emergency surgery, a suspended Kian takes matters into his own hands, but at what cost? Essie’s feathers are ruffled by a flash new consultant, and how will Dominic react…
- Episode 53: Mothers and Their Daughters Dec 31, 2019 · 1h Confronted with an unwelcome patient, Serena is forced to make a life or death choice. Chloe decides she’s ready to move on in 2020, but will her decision hurt a good friend? And Ange and…